Beyond the Poseidon Adventure (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1979, Beyond the Poseidon Adventure is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Irwin Allen, running about 114 minutes. “Before her fate is sealed by the deep, the superliner Poseidon will reveal one last secret.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After "The Poseidon Adventure", in which the ship got flipped over by a tidal wave, the ship drifts bottom-up in the sea. While the passengers are still on board waiting to be rescued, two rivaling salvage parties enter the ship on search for money, gold and a small amount of plutonium.
Who’s in it. Beyond the Poseidon Adventure stars Michael Caine as Captain Mike Turner, Sally Field as Celeste Whitman, Telly Savalas as Captain Stefan Svevo and Peter Boyle as Frank Mazzetti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Beyond the Poseidon Adventure has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beyond the Poseidon Adventure page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beyond the Poseidon Adventure tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beyond the Poseidon Adventure (1979)?
- In US, Beyond the Poseidon Adventure is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beyond the Poseidon Adventure worth watching?
- Beyond the Poseidon Adventure holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beyond the Poseidon Adventure?
- Beyond the Poseidon Adventure stars Michael Caine, Sally Field, Telly Savalas, Peter Boyle and Jack Warden.
- When was Beyond the Poseidon Adventure released?
- Beyond the Poseidon Adventure was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.